Software QA Engineer 
Location: NZ, N, Auckland
Department: Engineering
Salary range: 80000-95000
Employment type: Full-time
Required experience: Mid-Senior level
Required education: Bachelor's Degree
Industry: Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
Function: Engineering

Company profile:
PowerbyProxi and its customers are leading a revolution to deliver unplugged power. We have changed the way electricity is delivered in hostile industrial environments. We are now also developing wireless charging technology for consumer electronics and have an impressive portfolio of clients consisting of electronics heavyweights from around the world. PowerbyProxi was spun out of The University of Auckland in 2007 to commercialize cutting edge research undertaken by its internationally acclaimed scientists and engineers. As a pioneer in the design and development of turnkey wireless power solutions, PowerbyProxi eliminates the need for a physical or frictional power connection. We provide our customers with unplugged solutions that solve continuity of delivery and maintenance pain points, create unique competitive advantages, deliver significant cost savings and secure product design wins.

Job description:
PowerbyProxi and its customers are leading a revolution to deliver unplugged power.  PowerbyProxi was spun out of The University of Auckland in 2007 to commercialize cutting edge research undertaken by its internationally acclaimed scientists and engineers. We have changed the way electricity is delivered in hostile industrial environments. These hostile conditions are the result of wet and dirty environments and in moving applications where power cables and physical connectors are problematic, expensive and unreliable. We are now also developing wireless charging technology for consumer electronics and have an impressive portfolio of clients consisting of electronics heavyweights from around the world.  As a pioneer in the design and development of turnkey wireless power solutions, PowerbyProxi eliminates the need for a physical or frictional power connection. We provide our customers with unplugged solutions that solve continuity of delivery and maintenance pain points, create unique competitive advantages, deliver significant cost savings and secure product design wins.The Software QA Engineer is a newly created function dedicated to performing Software QA and testing of Company’s products Alpha through to Mass Production for industrial applications and / or consumer electronics solutions. Key responsiblities include :Conduct reliability testing on software component of the Company’s wireless power solutions throughout all stages of development for performance against a range of conditionsPerform Gap analysis for better test coverageExecute tests, analyze and report on resultsInvestigates failures encountered during testing and recommends corrective actionPartner with the Product Development staff to improve the quality of featuresEstablish, maintain and manage access to and from a master database of Intellectual Property as created by the various development teams.Actively assist the company in becoming a standards-based organization.Maintain the overall picture of test planning and coverage for a project or featureExecutes testing and benchmarking on competitors’ productsParticipate in establishing automated test facilities in support of the QA function.Develop and document test plans, test cases, automation scripts based on user requirementsEvaluate tools and technologies to improve the overall QA processIdentify and raise risks as early as possible in the system development life cycleParticipate in the identification and implementation of continuous improvement opportunities in processes, standards, and procedures in test automation and functional testingParticipate in cross-functional initiatives to improve the overall QA performance of products 

Requirements:
 Qualifications / Skills:Candidate should have a strong understanding of the embedded software development lifecycle with the emphasis on QA testing and proven experience in the following areas:Power electronics devicesEmbedded electronic devices including data communication (CANbus, Ethernet and other hardware link layers)Industrial control and automation equipmentAbility to interpret and translate product design requirements and performance constraints into focused test plans.Knowledge of QA and test methodologies such as risk based analysis, test coverage assessment, and QA metricsProven track record of experienced with automated test software and facilities.Strong ability to analyze QA results and recommend corrective actionKnowledge of production testing and ATE environments preferredStrong documentation and verbal communication skills are required. These should include   formal documentation experience (eg: specifications capture, test report, design documents) and customer communication experienceBE degree in Computer Science, Computer Systems Engineering or equivalent

Benefits:
This is an opportunity to work with one of the most exciting high tech companies globally that is turning science fiction into an accessible technology. We hire the best in the wireless power technology field globally. If you are someone highly motivated in developing your career in the power electronics industry and wish to become a subject matter expert in this field, this is a great opportunity for you to advance your career. Our work culture is collegial, collaborative and we truly celebrate success.  To apply, please submit your application with a copy of your resume by clicking on "Apply" below.